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The D sportsbook gives you a number of live betting options, and the app gives you many more. Normally you don’t need an account to place bets, but with William Hill you do if you plan to bet at least $500 for live bets and $2,000 for pre-game bets. Size and Location. The new loyalty club tiers for Circa, The D and Golden Gate debut Oct. 28 opening of Circa Las Vegas is the most exciting thing to happen in Las Vegas in 2020, and the new loyalty club tiers and perks are icing on the cake. See you at Circa! And Golden Gate. We don’t want to play favorites. Circa video poker. Circa video poker is comparable to Golden Gate and The D. The best game I found is 8/5 Bonus Poker. This game is available at half-dollar up to $5 denominations. Other pay tables available are 9/6/5 Double Bonus, 9/5 Double Double Bonus, 17/7/5 Joker Poker, 12/9 Deuces Wild, 8/5 Jacks or Better and 9/6 Triple Double Bonus.
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On Thursday night, Derek Stevens introduced his newest casino project in Sin City. Circa Las Vegas will open in downtown Las Vegas in late 2020. The vision for the entire casino sounds great, but the Michigan native and huge sports fan saved the best for the sportsbook.
- Circa Sports' first outlet is the Golden Gate and will be joined in later June by a renovated book at the D. The flagship property will be the under-construction Circa Resort & Casino across Fremont Street from the Golden Gate and expected to open in December 2020.
- Along with its sleek design, Circa has the longest outdoor bar on Fremont Street, five restaurants with top chefs, a rooftop multi-tiered pool, the largest sportsbook in Las Vegas, and so much more. Don’t be shy, come down and checkout this one-of-a-kind experience. Circa Resort & Casino.
The Circa Las Vegas Sportsbook will be the largest in the world. The sportsbook will have two floors of stadium seating. The third floor of the sportsbook will feature a studio for the Vegas Sports and Information Network (VSiN).
“When you think of a sportsbook … we want to create that ‘wow’ moment,” Stevens said during the introduction of Circa Las Vegas.
“We want to create something that people don’t forget. For me, I’ll never forget that moment I walked into the Las Vegas Hilton (now Westgate) SuperBook. I looked around, and I thought to myself, ‘my god, this is the greatest place on Earth right here.’”
He continued: “When you come close to the sportsbook you’ll see the VSiN studio overlooking the 3-story largest sportsbook in Las Vegas history. It’s going to make every guest that comes here want to take a picture and want to make a bet and want to go home and tell all their friends that they were there.”
The world’s largest sportsbook
The Circa Las Vegas sportsbook should become a destination sportsbook like the SuperBook at the Westgate. TheLines sat down with Derek Stevens last year to get an idea of what he plans to offer at the Circa Las Vegas sportsbook, and it’s nothing short of impressive.
The sportsbook will occupy three floors and have the world’s largest TV screen. While the sportsbook might not be as wide as the Westgate SuperBook, it will certainly have height on its side with two floors of seating for the public and another level for broadcasts.
There will also be five media studios. One studio will be dedicated VSiN while the others will be available for various broadcasts because Derek Stevens owns a 10 percent stake in VSiN. The partnership should increase his involvement with the sports gambling radio station.
Circa Las Vegas’ sister property, the D, is the official downtown Las Vegas casino partner of the Vegas Golden Knights. Last year alone, the D hosted 30 different remote radio broadcasts including a week of “Ferrall on the Bench” during the week of the Super Bowl.
March Madness pool parties
The rooftop pool at Circa Las Vegas will be more than just a place to take a dip. The multilevel pool will double as an events center. There will be six different pools, a 125-foot TV and a capacity of 4,000 people. That sounds like a perfect venue for a Spring Break/March Madness party.
When the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was repealed, some worried if this would doom the Las Vegas sportsbook business. That might have been exaggerated a little.
While there should be some effect on business, this kind of great sportsbook and event space will offer a unique way to watch the games that no other city offers.
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New independent sportsbook operator
The sportsbook at Circa Las Vegas has inspired Stevens to expand his sportsbook operation. Last year, Stevens hired Matt Metcalf, formerly of the Westgate SuperBook, as the sportsbook director for his properties.
William Hill will no longer operate the sportsbook at the D. In fact, the current 12 seat sportsbook will eventually move.
The William Hill kiosk at the Golden Gate will be gone before the summer. A new sportsbook will open at the Golden Gate casino, which is across the street from Circa Las Vegas. This sportsbook will become the hub of the new sportsbook operation for Stevens, in fact, expect to hear more about it soon.
Circa Las Vegas
Circa Las Vegas will be the first new casino construction in downtown Las Vegas since 1980. The casino-resort will occupy an entire city block and covers 1.25 million square feet. In addition to the massive sportsbook, the property will feature a two-level casino, 777 hotel rooms, numerous restaurants, a spa and more.
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Formerly known as Sundance and then Fitzgerald’s, The D has been the new name since 2012. Maintaining its luck of the Irish theme, this shiny remodeled casino is one of the more energetic spots on Fremont Street and is the tallest building in downtown Las Vegas. It will mainly attract tourists but given how much locals like to stay off the strip they too will show up regularly. Except the sportsbook won’t be why.
The D Sportsbook
We were unpleasantly surprised at what a letdown this sportsbook was. Run by William Hill, The D does not handle any horse racing, and none of the eight normal sized TVs produced any sound. Seating provided eight chairs up front with a couple high tables and chairs behind it.
Many of Las Vegas’ sportsbooks are independent and set their own lines, but since William Hill operates a bunch of them, that means the lines are the same no matter which location you are at. The daily lines are shown on the betting boards behind the cashier. You can also pick up a pamphlet that’ll show them along with the lines for futures, upcoming events, and whatever props.
You can also see the lines by opening a William Hill sports betting account and then downloading the app. This is all simple and free, and from there you can bet all the same lines shown in the sportsbook, and you can do this anywhere within Nevada boundaries.
Live betting is also featured both in the sportsbook and on the app. Live betting is a popular new betting form that is in high demand. It entails betting on games already in progress. The D sportsbook gives you a number of live betting options, and the app gives you many more.
Normally you don’t need an account to place bets, but with William Hill you do if you plan to bet at least $500 for live bets and $2,000 for pre-game bets.
Size and Location
The sportsbook allows smoking as it occupies a small space. It can be found next to the keno lounge on the second floor right in the middle of the casino. Since it’s surrounded by everything, it’s very noisy. The most annoying part is overhearing the silly but popular Sigma Derby simulated horse races going on right behind it.
Traffic and Viewing Ability
We know there is no way anybody goes out of their way to watch a game here. That said because there’s such little seating it can still fill up on any day, but we doubt it always fills up even when there’s a big game going. You can see all the TVs just fine, that’s why it’s a shame they don’t make any noise.
The betting board is posted on a bunch of TVs behind the cashier. Depending on how close you’re sitting to the cashier and how good your vision is, you might not have to get up to read the lines. This is the closest we got to giving this sportsbook a compliment.
Drinks at The D Sportsbook
Drinks always used to be free in the sportsbooks, but now you have to bet a certain amount just to get a drink ticket. The D requires a steep $200 per drink ticket, making them a mere throw-in. If you really want more tickets or any ticket, try to get friendly with the cashiers and/or the cocktail servers. These new rules are only enforced so strictly.
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Casino at The D
The two-floor casino offers over 1,000 slot machines and a variety of table games. All blackjack games pay 3:2 and 10x odds are offered on craps. $5 minimum bets are always available, and The D’s top attraction on its gaming floor is the Dancing Dealers. If you like to watch beautiful women dance especially while you gamble, then be sure to stop by The D.
Dining and Bars
Video poker is one of the best ways to play for comped drinks. There’s plenty of it at The D including right next to the sportsbook, but you cannot see inside. The D’s other two main bars are the Long Bar on the Vue Bar which is on the patio.
You can get some chili dogs at the American Coney Island, but there are no food options right near the sportsbook. If you’re interested in fine dining, Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse is one of Las Vegas’ best-kept secrets.
Hotel at The D
The updated hotel has over 600 rooms many of which are suites. They also have a pool and 24-hour fitness center.
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The D Sportsbook Rewards
Like every sportsbook, The D doesn’t have much to offer by way of rewards as there are no food comps.
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All you can earn is a $5 free play for every 5,000 points you accumulate. Points are accumulated by dollars wagered. $10 = 10 points.
This may make swiping your William Hill player’s card seem almost pointless, but it’s a good idea to still do it because then your bet will be tracked. Meaning in the event you place a bet, win, and then discover you lost your ticket, you will still be paid.
Wrap-Up
The D really is one of the most fun places to go to downtown. After the Golden Nugget which has completely remodeled itself, The D is the spot. However, we’re reviewing the sportsbook. And it is by far the most disappointing part of the entire casino. No effort has been put into it. There are no big screen TVs. You can’t drink, eat, or get away from the smoke. You can hear a fake horse race going on behind you, but you can’t hear a single telecast from any of the games. What are they going to do next, shut the TVs off?
Current 2020 Sports Betting Grade: D-